[TCARC-NTx] Meeting Minutes, January 2003

[Gerald Buxton]

Meeting called to order at 1920 hours by President Daryl Pate.

The election results were reviewed.

A vote will be held at the February meeting to amend the club constitution to
reflect elections to be held in August, beginning in 2003.

Announcements of dues and visitors, signin and net control.

Minutes of the December meeting read by Secretary Jerry Buxton, motion to
accept by Tom seconded by Shura.  Motion carried.

Treasurer's report given by Treasurer C.J., motion to accept by David seconded
by Mark.  Motion carried.

The President reported the following:
Roy Rabey will give a presentation later in the meeting.
Next month guest speaker about maritime radio.
Another presentation idea would be the history of Radio Shack.
Daryl has not heard from Radio Shack regarding the brochures.
Daryl and David will work on printing cards and invitations.
The ARRL web information for the club has been updated.
New Ham Information was requested from the ARRL.
The net control scripts have been updated.

A presentation was given by guest Roy Rabey AD5KZ.  Roy is running for NTX
section manager.  Roy spoke of his reasons for running and answered questions.

Announcements of various operating and listening activities were made.

Concerning the Field Day committee:
David nominated Terry for chair, seconded by Paul.
A discussion ensued with relevant ideas including
Having less stations and scheduling operators.
A Hamstick yagi project.
Site to be in Ash Creek park.
Others volunteers for the committee are Paul, David, Mark, Matt and Thomas.

Concerning the NCTECH committee:
A call was made for more volunteers.  
A tentative meeting date was discussed, for January 18.
A discussion of various aspects of NCTECH was held.

A discussion of the EOC tower installation turned out the decision to have the club set the guy posts instead of waiting for the City.  David will organize the EOC committee via the reflector.

Concerning the Trailer committee:
A general discussion was held.
It was motioned by David and seconded by Shura that the club QST magazine collection currently maintained by Jerry should be destroyed at Jerry's discretion.  The motion passed.

Daryl, David and Paul volunteered to do callup for the club meetings.  A discussion followed.

A discussion of the Thursday night net looking for ideas to enhance the activity.  Ideas offered: Emergency power night on the last Thursday of the month, having the net control read selected ARRL letter items, and a reminder of the net date and time.

Under old business:
David is still working on the club website update.
The Christmas party was good and thanks offered to Shura and Jerry for hosting.

Under new business:
A discussion was held regarding a picnic in the spring, possibly in April after the Azle Lake run, at Shady Grove Park.

Pass the hat and door prize drawings were held.

Motion to adjourn by Joel, seconded by Chris, meeting adjourned at 2002 hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Jerry Buxton, Secretary
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